What to expect from our retreats
Our NEXT PUBLIC RETREAT is:
NEW YEAR SPECIAL
29th Dec - 1st Jan
We run public retreats usually every 6-8 weeks
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See example schedule below as well as photos from previous retreats since late 2020
Payment plans available & payments via Paypal (extra fee applies)
Email Chris@rollinghillsretreat.com.au with your preferred room type (see pricing)
Key Highlights that guests like:
- Chris, the owner, is with you the whole time to create a safe, nurturing & personalised retreat experience.
- Chris is 41 & has a wealth of life experience, has practised yoga since 2006, is a psychotherapist, mental health practitioner, educator and is accredited, qualified & experienced. Chris has run over 25 public retreats & 20 private retreats since 2020.
- We are an easy-going & non-judgemental safe space. You won't be body-shamed or locked out of a yoga session for arriving late (or arriving with a coffee). You don't have to be vegan & those who enjoy a glass of vino are very welcome.
- You choose what activities you participate in, sleep-in through yoga if you wish and you are welcome to go off-site.
- Very low ethical pricing compared to other similar retreats.
- With us you will find less ego, more kindness, humility & compassion.
- A range of guests from different backgrounds, experience, gender, sexuality, body-types and cultures choose to come here - all are welcome.
Rolling Hills Retreat provides the perfect space for relaxing, rejuvenating and unwinding. You can get involved with as much or as little of the proposed programs as you like.
Perfect for people who have never been to a retreat before or experienced retreaters. Our guests are usually beautifully diverse - with a range of genders, cultures, sexualities, hidden disabilities and ages ranging from mid 20s to late 60s - ALL ARE WELCOME HERE.
We are a home-stay style of retreat - we aim to provide comfort, relaxation and a well-planned itinerary based on psychology, research-based evidence and a dash of spirituality at an affordable price. Chris, the main host & owner, is trained, experienced & accredited in psychology/psychotherapy/mental health/group therapy/yoga/meditation/education and food safety.
Opportunities for self-development, personal growth, gaining insight and letting go can also occur for those who are looking for that. Themed workshops will be offered throughout the retreat as well as free time to relax or explore the area.
We are a small boutique retreat - whilst we have the capacity for up to13 guests maximum, we usually have approximately 6 guests as many people opt for sole occupancy of rooms.
Daily yoga (hatha, vinyasa flow, gentle, kundalini and yin/restorative).
Meditations and wellness workshops offered throughout the day as well as walks, creative sessions, fire pit ceremonies, spiritual movies, etc. (schedule varies for each retreat and is tailored to the group via a pre-retreat questionnaire).
Healthy and tasty vegetarian home-cooked food provided for breakfast, lunch and dinner (vegan/gluten-free/dairy-free/allergies catered for).
Group fitness classes offered on some retreats to those who wish to participate (or simply relax by the pool instead - the choice is yours - no judgement here at Rolling Hills Retreat).
Pre-booked massages from other trained professionals usually available (not included)
Approximately $40 Uber or $60 taxi from Ballina Airport.
Sauna is available at various points over the retreat as it is wood-fired.
Typical 4 day/3 night Schedule
(retreats are personalised via a pre-retreat questionnaire)
Friday
3pm onwards - Arrive anytime and feel free to use the pool, read, relax or use the meditation room in the Wellness Studio.
4:15pm – Welcome meeting in the Wellness Studio.
5pm – 6pm Hatha yoga & meditation in the Yoga Barn – the basics (1hr)
7pm - Dinner available to be served to you (feel free sit wherever you like – by yourself or with other retreaters).
8pm-8:45pm – Retreat Opening Circle in the Wellness Studio - setting intentions & a relaxing yoga nidra meditation.
9:30pm onwards – Whisper time.
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Saturday
7:45 am – 8:30am – Hatha yoga session in the Yoga Barn. Feel free to come & meditate from 7:30am.
8:30am – 9am - Breakfast.
10-11am – Wellness Workshop.
Free time – Gym equipment available for use OR self-drive to the beach/hike/explore.
12:15 – 12:45pm - Lunch served between these times or it can be left out for you to have when you choose.
4:30 - Deep breathwork & kundalini yoga arm hold.
**Optional self-drive to Byron Twilight Markets 4-9pm
7:15pm - Dinner available to be served to you.
7:30pm – Movie night or Silent time
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Sunday:
7:45 am – 8:30am – Vinyasa flow yoga session in the Yoga Barn. Feel free to come & meditate from 7:30am.
8:30-9am – Breakfast.
**Optional self-drive to Nimbin or Bangalow Markets 9-3pm
9:45am – Waterfall walk excursion and walking meditation.
1:15pm - lunch offsite (this has been very popular - meal not included)
Free time – Gym equipment available OR self-drive to the beach/hike/explore or relax/ continue with your creative activity.
4:30pm Creative activity.
6:30pm – Fire pit ceremony
7:15pm - Dinner served to you
8-8:50pm – Relaxing yin yoga.
9:30pm onwards – Whisper time.
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Monday:
7:45am – 8:30am – Hatha Yoga session (on the yoga deck – weather permitting) - Feel free to meditate from 7:30am.
8:30-9am - Breakfast.
9:45-10:30 – Closing circle & meditation.
Departure by 11am – float to your next destination.
Typical 3 day/2 night Schedule:
Friday:
3pm onwards - arrive anytime and feel free to use the pool, relax or use the meditation room.
4:15pm – Welcome meeting in the Wellness Studio (30 mins approx)
5pm – 6pm - Hatha yoga session & meditation in the Yoga Barn (1hr)
Sauna available
7:15pm - Dinner available to be served to you (feel free sit wherever you like – by yourself or with other retreaters).
8:15 – 9pm – Opening circle, setting intentions and a relaxing yoga nidra meditation to prepare us for bedtime.
9:30pm onwards – whisper time.
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Saturday:
7:45--8:30am – Vinyasa flow yoga session in the Yoga Barn. Feel free to come & meditate from 7:30am.
8:30-9am - Breakfast.
10-11am – Wellness workshop.
Free time – gym equipment available for use OR self-drive to the beach/markets/hike/explore.
12:45 – 1:15pm Lunch served between these times or it can be left out for you to have when you choose.
Free time
4-4:50pm – Breathwork session OR creative activity.
Sauna available
6:45pm – Dinner served to you.
7:20pm – Fire pit ceremony, movie night or silent time.
9:30pm onwards – Whisper time.
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Sunday:
7:45-8:30am – Hatha & Yin yoga session on the Yoga Deck. Feel free to come & meditate from 7:30am.
8:30-9:00am – Breakfast.
9:45am – Waterfall and eco-therapy walking meditation.
Departure by 11:30am – float to your next destination.
Examples of themed workshops
Letting go of the past
Strategies for mental health
Mind, Body, Soul
Heal
Connection
Self-care and self-love
Learning to find joy
Living with anxiety
Understanding depression
Honouring grief
Love all of the different parts of you
Reignite your purpose
LGBTIQA+ retreats
Being an introvert in an extroverted world
Be okay with silence (silent retreats)
It's good to talk (retreats for men)
Women--led retreats for women
Yoga retreats with theory & philosophy (all levels welcome)
Open to other themes as well - please get in touch
Want to co-host or host your own retreat? Get in touch to discuss.
Upcoming Events
Sun, 29 DecRolling Hills Retreat29 Dec 2024, 3:00 pm AEDT – 01 Jan 2025, 11:00 am AEDTRolling Hills Retreat, Pearces Creek NSW 2477, Australia29 Dec 2024, 3:00 pm AEDT – 01 Jan 2025, 11:00 am AEDTRolling Hills Retreat, Pearces Creek NSW 2477, AustraliaJoin us for a wholesome 3 nights of yoga, breathwork, meditation, nature walks, waterfalls, saunas, creativity, workshops, incredible views, free time to relax/explore & healthy food. Connect with others or have time to yourself - everything is optional. We are a non-judgemental safe space.
Testimonials
Male, Sydney
The entire weekend exceeded my expectations. I went into the retreat a damaged soul with little to no positive perspective on life. There was the perfect mix of activities which included, self healing, self care, free time and group activities which allowed me to connect with others.
Rolling Hills Retreat is a slice of heaven, situated in a beautiful location surrounded by mountains and neighbouring farms. It offers spacious and scenic views of mother nature creating a sense of calmness and serenity. The food was incredible and the hosts, Chris and Cam, were unbelievable.
The yoga and mediation programs were beyond incredible. The programs have equipped me with the necessary strategies to deal with negative thoughts and bad decision making. I have found myself repeating my own mantra's and affirmations on a daily basis since returning from the retreat. I meditate every night and have recommenced my yoga practices.
Sine the retreat, I have implemented more joy and self care routines in my everyday life. I feel refocussed and full of purpose. Chris and Cam, thank you for the opportunity and for allowing me to find myself again. I am eternally grateful.
Female, Brisbane
What can I say except wow! The 2 night yoga and wellness retreat at Rolling Hills Retreat was phenomenal from start to finish. Chris and Cameron were excellent hosts, providing the small comforts that help make you feel like you're at home and in a safe, welcoming space. The food was freshly prepared, vegan and so tasty - for someone who only eats vegetarian perhaps 2-3 times per week, I will now be moving more towards vegan recipes in the future thanks to their amazing and easy to follow examples.
The yoga part of this retreat was great for a beginner like myself who has only done a few YouTube videos and a gym class here and there. We were shown different types of yoga and were expertly guided into the correct form by instructor Chris. Going back to the body balance class at the gym the following day, I felt clear and confident in my movements and in the new techniques I had learnt over the weekend.
The self care/help workshops were more than I expected but what a great space to let go of some darkness and get help seeing the light, with techniques to take home and continue the good vibrations. The meditation workshops were equally as useful and I felt myself fall into a meditative state for the first time with Chris's soothing voice and expert guidance.
With plenty of free time, activities to do as a group and solo, and planned workshops and exercise, I highly recommend this retreat for anyone looking to recharge their batteries, kickstart their mental and physical health journey or just get away from the hustle and bustle of every day life with these beautiful souls and in such beautiful surroundings. I am already counting down the days until I can visit this beautiful place again for another wonderful retreat!
Female, NSW
I felt privileged to be able to attend the Rolling Hills Retreat. The retreat was authentic and carefully curated to nourish and nurture your body and soul. As I drove up the driveway I started smiling to myself and there was Chris smiling back at me. He welcomed me to the retreat which immediately made me feel at home. Throughout the whole weekend I felt comfortable as if I was just visiting friends which enabled me to open up completely and honestly to myself and others around me. Not only did the weekend nourish my body with beautiful food and yoga but also my mind. I can’t wait to return. I truly hope others are able to experience what I have at Rolling Hill Retreat. Sometimes you just need a break in a beautiful place to breathe and be present to enable to listen to your body and mind to be nourished and reset. Thank you to Chris and the RHR tribe xxx